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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1660965 UGX ($452 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am so healthy because the cash transfer empowered me to build a house and also provide basic needs for my household. Secondly, the cash transfer enabled me to pay school fees and pay off my old loan. I am now happy and stress free.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to give people cash transfers that have empowered and developed the communities. These cash transfers have enabled many people to pay school fees and buy basic necessities for their house holds. However, there is nothing that I know of where GiveDirectly could have not done well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent UGX250,000 to pay my child's school fees and UGX800,000 to pay off a loan and UGX200,000 to complete the roofing of my house. Then the remaining UGX380,000 was spent on purchasing household items and food for the family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1754517 UGX ($470 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my family is living more happily because we are now building.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the whole of my first transfer to buy building materials for constructing a permanent house.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive this money, i will build a better house and also pay some school dues for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after having a decent meal for me and my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is the recurring illness my my has. She was operated and the surgery never went well which has since affected her and our savings.
